Alexandria to Move City Offices to New Complex

The city will relocate administrative, police, and community services to a new building on Constable Drive later this month.

Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Alexandria to Move City Offices to New Complex

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Beginning October 16, 2026, the Alexandria city government will move its administrative offices and police department to a new complex at 8822 Constable Dr. The transition will require a temporary closure of these facilities until October 20, 2026.

Why it matters

The relocation is taking place because construction on the new Alexandria city complex is nearing completion, offering a modern facility for municipal operations. This move consolidates various essential services into one location to improve administrative efficiency for the city.

Administrative and police offices are scheduled to resume operations at the new site starting October 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Community center activities remain at the current location until October 23, 2026.

The players

Alexandria City Government

This is the municipal authority responsible for providing public services and managing administrative facilities for residents of Alexandria.

The details

During the relocation period, city phone systems will be offline while staff transition to the facility at 8822 Constable Dr. Residents can still pay property taxes online or by using the designated drop box located at the current 8236 West Main St. site.

October 16, 2026: Administrative and police office closures begin.
October 20, 2026: Final day of the scheduled office closure.
October 21, 2026: Administrative and police offices reopen at 8:00 a.m.
October 23, 2026: Final day for community center activities at the old location.
October 26, 2026: Community center activities begin at the new building.

Market Landscape

This move reflects a broader trend of local governments upgrading and centralizing administrative infrastructure to modernize service delivery. It follows a pattern set by the 2024 municipal facility consolidation initiative, which prioritized the replacement of aging city facilities.

Residents should anticipate that city phone lines will be non-functional during the move, so they should plan accordingly for any urgent inquiries. Property tax payments remain accessible through the secure drop box at the current West Main Street facility until the move concludes.

The takeaway

The temporary service interruption is a planned part of the city's transition to a new administrative hub. Residents are encouraged to use online portals for tax payments to avoid any delays caused by the temporary office closures.